William Shakespeare was an English poet and play-writer, who originated from Stratford Upon Avon. He is distinctly remembered as the greatest writer in the English history. Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway at the young age of 18, with whom had 3 children. Susanna, and twins Hamnet and Judith. His successful career started in the year of 1585.  He went on as a an actor, writer, and part owner of a playing company. The plays of Shakespeare during his lifetime were performed on stages in private theatres and playhouses. The Globe theatre, where many of his memorable plays were staged, is certainly the most well known theatres of the Elizabethan period. His plays were based on events that he tried to portray within them.  William also wrote poems, his best including The Sonnets, which was first published in 1609. The cause of Shakespeare’s death is unknown, but we do know that he died on April 23^rd,  1616, supposedly a couple of days before his birthday, however, there is much debate of whether Shakespeare actually died on his birthday. There is much confusion over whether Shakespeare’s birth date is the 23^rd April, or the 26^th.  The websites i used for my research are;
the VLE; Shakespeare, Who Was He?
www.wikipediashakespeare.co.uk
www.shakespearefacts.co.uk